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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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