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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually 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 a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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