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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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