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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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