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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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