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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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