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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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