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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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