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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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