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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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