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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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