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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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