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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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