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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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