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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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