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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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