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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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