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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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