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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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