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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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