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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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