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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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