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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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