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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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