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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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