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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning enable people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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