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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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