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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure 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 stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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