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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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