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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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