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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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