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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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