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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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