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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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