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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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