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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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