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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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