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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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