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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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