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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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