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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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