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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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