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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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