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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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