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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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