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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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