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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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