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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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