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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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