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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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