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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators 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 teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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