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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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