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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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