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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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