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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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