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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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