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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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