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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners 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 many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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