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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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