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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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