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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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