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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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