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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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