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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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