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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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