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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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