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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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