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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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