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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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