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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively 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 learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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