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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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