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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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