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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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