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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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