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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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