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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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