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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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