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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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