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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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