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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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