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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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