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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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