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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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