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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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