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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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