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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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