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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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