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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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