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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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