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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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