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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. 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 teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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