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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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