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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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