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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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