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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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