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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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