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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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