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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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