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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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