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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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