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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What 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 handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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