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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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