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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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