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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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