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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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