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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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