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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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