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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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