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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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