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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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