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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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