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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses 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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