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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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