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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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