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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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