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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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