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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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