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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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