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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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