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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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