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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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