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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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