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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key 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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