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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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