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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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