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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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