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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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