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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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