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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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