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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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