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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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