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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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