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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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