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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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