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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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