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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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