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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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