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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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