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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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