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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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