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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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