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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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