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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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