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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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