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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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