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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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