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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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