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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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