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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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