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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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