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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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