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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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