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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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