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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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