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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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