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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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