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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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