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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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