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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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