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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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