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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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