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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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