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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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