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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education 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 participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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