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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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