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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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