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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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