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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by 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 participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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