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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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