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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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