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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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