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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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