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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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