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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important 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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