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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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