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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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