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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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