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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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