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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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