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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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