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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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