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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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