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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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