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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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