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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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