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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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