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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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