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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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