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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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