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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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