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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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