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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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