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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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