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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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