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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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