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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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