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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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