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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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