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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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