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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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