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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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