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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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