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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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