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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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