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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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