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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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