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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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