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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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