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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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