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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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