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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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