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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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