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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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