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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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