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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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