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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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