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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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