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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? 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 and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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