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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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