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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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