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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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