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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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