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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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