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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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