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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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