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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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