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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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