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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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