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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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