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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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