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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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