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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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