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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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