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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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