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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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