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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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