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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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