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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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