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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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