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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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