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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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