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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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