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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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