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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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