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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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