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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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