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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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