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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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