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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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