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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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