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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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