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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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