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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology enable students 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. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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