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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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