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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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