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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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