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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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