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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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