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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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