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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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