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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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