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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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