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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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