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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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