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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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