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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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