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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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