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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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