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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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