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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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