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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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