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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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