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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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