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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because 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 institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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