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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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