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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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