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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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