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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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