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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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