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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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