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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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