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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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