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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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