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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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