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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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