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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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