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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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