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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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