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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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