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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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