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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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