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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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