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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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