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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure 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 massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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