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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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