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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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