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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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