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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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