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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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