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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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