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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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