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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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