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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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