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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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