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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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