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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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