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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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