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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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