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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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