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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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