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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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