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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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