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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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