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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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