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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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