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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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