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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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