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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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