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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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