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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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