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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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