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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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