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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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