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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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