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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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