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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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