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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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