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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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