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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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