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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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