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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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