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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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