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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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