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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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