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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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