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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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