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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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