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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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