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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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