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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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