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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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