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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting 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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