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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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