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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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