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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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