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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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