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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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