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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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