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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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