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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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