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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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