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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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