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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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