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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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