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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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