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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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