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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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