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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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