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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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