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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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