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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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