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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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