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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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