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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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