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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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