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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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