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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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