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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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