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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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