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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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