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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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