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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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