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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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