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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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