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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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