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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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