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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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