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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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