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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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