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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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