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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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