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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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