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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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