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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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