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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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