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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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