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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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