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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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