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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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