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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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