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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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