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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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