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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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