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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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