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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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