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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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