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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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