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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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