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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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