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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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