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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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