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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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