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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. 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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