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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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