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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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