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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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