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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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