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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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