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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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