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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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