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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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