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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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