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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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