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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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