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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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