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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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