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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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