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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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