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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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