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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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