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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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