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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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