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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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