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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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