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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores 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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