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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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