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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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