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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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