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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around 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. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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