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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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