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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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