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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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