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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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