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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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