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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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