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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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