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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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