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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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