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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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