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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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