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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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