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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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