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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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