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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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