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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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