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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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