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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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 widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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