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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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