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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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