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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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