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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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