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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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