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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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