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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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