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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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