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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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