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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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