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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the major 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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