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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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