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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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