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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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