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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the 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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