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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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