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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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