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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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