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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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