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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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