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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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