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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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