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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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