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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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