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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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