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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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