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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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