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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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