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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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