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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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