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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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