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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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