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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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