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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers 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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