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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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