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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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