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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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