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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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