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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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