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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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