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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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