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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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