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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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