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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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