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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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