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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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