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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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