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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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