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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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