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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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