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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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