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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee 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 MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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