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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically 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 quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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