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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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