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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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