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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the 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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