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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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