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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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