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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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