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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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