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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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