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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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