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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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