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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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