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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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